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June 22, 2008|The Morning Call

FOGELSVILLE

Two Interstate 78 ramps: 78 west to 100 south, and 100 north to 78 east are under construction for widening. No long-term restrictions planned for remainder of the project, through completion in August.

PHILADELPHIA

Overnight lane closures may greet motorists going to Philadelphia at night through October, as PennDOT launches a $3.5 million, eight-bridge rehab project on the Schuylkill Expressway, Interstate 76, between Routes 1 and 202 in Montgomery County. Turnpike travelers could face nighttime lane restrictions for construction on the Northeastern Extension, I-476, between Lehigh Valley and Mid-County interchanges for bridge repair and road improvements. Note: Lehigh Valley Service Plaza is closed for reconstruction.

NEW JERSEY

A reduced 50 mph speed limit and off-peak lane closures in effect for reconstruction of the 4.75-mile stretch of I-78 east of the Delaware River toll bridge. All eastbound lanes open 5 a.m. to 10 a.m. weekdays, westbound 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. weekdays; other closures possible at other times. The work will be in progress through fall 2009.